$3,378 Closing Credit¹
#717206, WENDY BEAL, Listing Office: Iowa Realty Ankeny
$265,100 List price
862 40th Pl Des Moines, IA 50312
$3,148
Closing credit¹
3 beds
1 full, 1 partial
1,314 sqft
0.2 acres
$202 / sqft
House
Property details
About 862 40th Pl
Charming Brick Gem in the Heart of Des Moines’ West Side! This well-maintained brick beauty is ready to welcome you home! Step onto the cheerful front porch and into a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace highlighted by a raised hearth and vintage lighting. There are two convenient entry area closets and a sun room that makes a perfect home office or reading nook. Warm woodwork, arched doorways, panel doors with glass knobs and hallway built-ins add to the character of the home. Just off the living room is a main-floor bedroom and a handy half bath. Head upstairs to find two more bedrooms with ample closet space, plus a full bath. The living room opens up to a dining area then to a sweet and simple kitchen - everything you need, nothing you don’t. From there, step into the 3-season porch - ideal for an evening hangout or mudroom entry. Outside, enjoy a fenced yard with space to garden or relax around the fire pit. The brick one-car garage matches the home perfectly and offers plenty of vehicle and storage space. The basement is clean and dry with epoxy floor - ready to finish for future living space, workshop or exercise room. All of this in a fantastic location just east of the Des Moines Playhouse and the Roosevelt shopping district, with quick access to schools and I-235. BONUS: This home is eligible for two incredible money-saving home improvement programs—Neighborhood Finance Corporation's forgivable loan program and the Invest DSM reimbursement program!
Highlights
Home typeResidential
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air
Size1,314 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.154 Acres
Year built1940
ParkingAttached, Garage, One Car Garage
MLS #718919
Attached garage1 space
FireplaceWood Burning
Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Interior: Dining Area, Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Wood Burning
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 1 space
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: Attached, Garage, One Car Garage
- Exterior: Fence, Fire Pit
- Architectural Style: One and One Half Story
- Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling: Central Air
- List Price: $265,100
- Price/SqFt: $201
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,978
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Rectangular Lot
- Directions: Take I-235 42nd Street exit and go North to Crocker, go East on Crocker then South on 40th Place. Home is on the West side of the street.
- Year Built: 1940
- Living Area: 1,314 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.154 Acres
- MLS Number: 718919
- MLS Name: DMAAR
- Office Name: Keller Williams Realty GDM
- Office Phone: (515) 556-9707
- Listing Agent: Rhonda Martin
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Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $264,800 | $4,978 |
| 2021 | $222,700 | $4,978 |
| 2020 | $200,800 | $4,978 |
| 2019 | $200,800 | $4,522 |
| 2018 | $178,700 | $4,522 |
| 2017 | $178,700 | $4,218 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Hubbell Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.2 mi
•800 42nd St
5
Greenwood Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.8 mi
•316 37th St
3
Perkins Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.0 mi
•4301 College Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $70,052. The majority of Des Moines, IA residents have income between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
26%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
29%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
45%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
22%
Married, No Kids
21%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
13%
<11 yrs old
8%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
47%
35-64 yrs old
6%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Minor League Baseball Games
Soccer
Hiking/backpacking
Where do the neighbors shop?
New York & Company
Forever 21
Nordstrom Rack
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Chick-fil-A
Dominos Pizza
Chipotle
What do the neighbors drive?
Kia
Mazda
Volvo
What do the neighbors listen to?
Talk/Personality
Rhythmic Contemporary Hits
Rock
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 862 40th Pl
The listing price of 862 40th Pl property is $265,100.
The property 862 40th Pl is a house located in Des Moines, Iowa, 50312.
Active Listing: 862 40th Pl is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 862 40th Pl are: Hubbell Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Greenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Perkins Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Callanan Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Merrill Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Cowles Montessori School (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Roosevelt High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Walnut Creek Campus (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Hoover High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,978 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The property at 862 40th Pl has 3 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 862 40th Pl is 1,314 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 862 40th Pl is 1940.
This home is located at 862 40th Pl in Des Moines, IA and zip code 50312 in the Drake neighborhood. This 1,314 square foot home, which was built in 1940, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since May 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $265,100.
While more than 49 listings in Des Moines, IA in April 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 58 listings sold at asking price, and more than 141 were sold below. The number of homes for sale in Des Moines, IA increased by 7.2% between March and April 2025. While the average time on the market in April 2025 was 41 days, the median list price was $215,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.